Our body, a bony cage,

Is just a pile of time and age.

Or is it-

An abode of faith,

or an alcove of fear.

A sojourn of love,

or a tavern of lust.

An edifice of valor,

or an erection of vengeance.

A lobby of power,

or a lounge of passion.

A cradle of life,

or a coffin of death.